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: Incorporate period-appropriate slang. For a 1920s setting, you might use "bean shooter" for a gun, "beef" for a complaint, or "button man" for a hitman.

: Focus on the conflict between the gangster’s desire for individual success and the strict rules of their criminal organization, such as the Mafia code of honor or Omertà . Gangester

: A strong antagonist, often a detective or law officer, provides the necessary pressure to drive the plot forward. : Incorporate period-appropriate slang

: Every story needs a "Gangland Chief" or boss at the top. Use terminology like Soldato (or "made man") for low-level mobsters and Moll for a gangster's female companion. "beef" for a complaint

The Rough Guide to Gangster Movies 1 (Rough Guide Reference)